Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week

Racial Disparities Increased in U.S. Overdose Deaths in First Year of Pandemic

Racial disparities in U.S. overdose death rates increased significantly in the first year of the pandemic, according to new research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more

     

Letting Patients Take Home Methadone Did Not Lead to Increase in Overdose Deaths

Allowing patients to take home the opioid addiction treatment methadone during the pandemic did not lead to an increase in overdose deaths, a new study finds. Read more

     

People Under Age 40 Face Higher Health Risks From Alcohol Than Older Adults

A new study finds people under 40 face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults, USA Today reports. Read more

Partnership in the News

Read the latest coverage
     

Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the continued increase of overdose deaths and racial disparities.

     

Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including smartphone ownership, utilization and interest in using mental health apps to address substance use disorders.

Other Headlines of Interest

 

The number of Americans injecting drugs skyrockets to nearly 3.7 million people in 2018, study finds (USA Today)

 

New Warning About Mass. Street Drugs Being Cut With Animal Sedative (NBC Boston)

 

Where Pot Became Legal, Car Crash Deaths Rose: Study (HealthDay)

 

PTEA_Logo_WT

711 Third Ave. 5th Floor, Suite 500

New York, NY 10017

drugfree.org

 

Get Involved

Prevention & Early Action

Treatment & Recovery

About Us

    DONATE

    Get Support Now.

    Our help is free, confidential and safe.

     

     

    Text JOIN to 5573

    Schedule a Call

    Email a Specialist

      Facebook
      Twitter
      Instagram
      LinkedIn
      YouTube

      Partnership to End Addiction, 711 Third Ave., 5th Floor, Suite 500, New York, NY 10017

      Unsubscribe Manage preferences